Basketball: The Chosen Victim

Chapter 285: I want to win back the Mane I missed before!
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the NBA 2011~2012 season finals live broadcast brought to you by TNT!"

In the TNT live broadcast room, Kenny Smith, wearing a green suit, said to the camera:

"Let me add you first. The backstage data just showed that our ratings have broken the record since the millennium!"

There was a burst of cheers and cheers from the audience, and O'Neill laughed and said:
"It seems everyone wants to know where Scarlett belongs!"

Buckley also smiled and answered:
"Tsk, I hope both teams lose. Scarlett belongs to our cast, no, to everyone!"

Barkley's speech instantly drew laughter from the audience, and the two partners also laughed and laughed:

"Shameless!"

"Damn it, old pig, how dare you!"

After some laughter, Kenny Smith continued to explain:
"The starting ceremony is over, and the starting lineups of both sides are shown on the big screen!"

"For the Cavaliers, point guard Beverley, shooting guard Butler, small forward Wu Di, power forward Love, and center DeAndre Jordan."

"For the Thunder, point guard Westbrook, shooting guard Sefolosha, small forward Durant, power forward Ibaka, and center Perkins."

Buckley took the opportunity to answer:

"The Thunder's lineup is still the same, and Harden is still not on the starting list. He was just selected as the Best Sixth Man of last season a few days ago, which fully demonstrates his leadership on the bench..."

However, O'Neill on the other side coughed slightly and interrupted:

"Charles, leadership from the bench? You are really good at it! Can you stop trying to distract the audience?"

"As for the Cavaliers, what do you say about the loopholes in the point guard? You can't say that Thomas is now competing for the best sixth man of the season, right?"

Buckley smiled and waved his hand:

"Shaq, without the ring, you are just an impatient fish that can't eat the bait! I don't think what you said is a problem at all. Beverley is the starter. Although his rhythm is not as good as Thomas and Irving, his The iron-blooded defense will definitely make Westbrook suffer a lot..."

But O'Neal didn't buy it at all. He first mocked Barkley and made the audience laugh:

"Am I a stinky fish? Damn it, you pig-headed stinky mouth really has a say. After all, you are the only one who has ever licked my head!"

Then he retorted:
"Players like Beverley make Westbrook suffer? Save it! Let me tell you, the Cavaliers have no one available at this position! Westbrook is not Rondo, Thomas is just a gift, and the same goes for Beverley. !”

"And with Beverley's organizational level, there is no way he can survive in a game with this pace!"

The two had a heated argument. As the jump ball whistle sounded on the court, Jordan passed the ball to Beverley before Perkins.

Westbrook rushed up to fight, and Beverley stepped back.

Whether he was fighting or dribbling, he could not get rid of Westbrook's entanglement, but fortunately Wu Di arrived in time to respond and save the ball.

This scene instantly made the audience at the Energy Arena burst into laughter. The Cavaliers sent Beverley into the starting lineup, undoubtedly hoping to create pressure on Westbrook on the defensive end, but now he was countered by Westbrook. It couldn't be better. funny!

But Wu Di steadily moved the ball to the top of the front arc and shouted to use the "high screen" tactic!
High-post screens are a tactic often used by the Cavaliers. Love is often used as the fulcrum. Wu Di, Butler, and Irving screen each other to create opportunities. The Thunder have long studied it thoroughly.

But when Ibaka came up with Love, Wu Di dribbled the ball straight to the basket!

Durant, who was defending Wu Di, didn't react and was left behind in an instant!
"Cunning guy!"

Durant, who was chewing exhaust gas, couldn't help but cursed!
He was originally highly vigilant and expected that Wu Di would use a breakthrough to hit the first ball, but no matter how much he expected on the court, he would still be fooled!
This is very uncomfortable!
But Wu Di is very happy!

Soldiers are very cunning. He used a little trick and the Thunder's penalty area was emptied!

As the saying goes, when one person gets the ball and five others panic, Wu Di dives in, and Durant, Ibaka, Perkins and others all chase after him!

However, Wu Di, who was about to rush to the basket, suddenly flicked his arm!
The basketball flew past Durant and Ibaka's interceptors and into Love's hands!

Bang~swish!
Love hit the board with dangerous hits!
3-0!

"A very risky move! I can't understand what he wants to do! There's no rules at all!"

In the Thunder's home dugout, commentator Brian Davis shook his head and pouted worriedly.

He has already seen Wu Di's intention. The Thunder players are all young men who are full of energy and can explode at a moment's notice. If Wu Di plays like this, the Thunder players will probably explode soon!
Very evil-minded!

Supersonics legend "Glove" Gary Payton, who was invited to serve as a commentator, also realized this problem. He thought for a moment, held the microphone and mocked:

"No wonder this guy was expelled from the CBA. If I were his head coach, I would replace him immediately!"

The originally indignant audience instantly burst into laughter, and even Wu Di couldn't help but clap his hands at Payton!

Gloves are indeed gloves. Who can't listen to this rubbish?

Seeing his response, Gloves sneered and said:

"Just laugh, you can't laugh at the thought of being beaten to a pulp by OKC!"

Glove's trash talk appeased the audience, but it did not appease the Thunder players who were eager to get back on the field.

On the court, as soon as Westbrook took Ibaka's serve, he rushed straight to the Cavaliers' backcourt!

The normal positional battle was turned into a fast break by him, and Beverley was chasing after him, but now that Westbrook is full of energy and power, how can he catch up!
However, the Cavaliers have already had plans for Westbrook's style of play.

Butler pressed in time at the top of the arc. Westbrook was blocked and slowed down. Beverley took the opportunity to catch up with the double team!

With two people blocking the ball, Westbrook had no choice but to pass the ball to the open Sofolosha.

Sefolosha hesitated for a moment and took a mid-range shot. Butler blocked the shot a step late, but it wasn't a big problem. The basketball hit the frame!

Boom!
The basketball flew over DeAndre Jordan and Perkins towards Wu Di. Durant suddenly jumped up behind Wu Di and stretched out his long arms, trying to make a move behind him!

But Wu Di didn't jump at all. He just waited for Durant to get the rebound with one hand, but quickly cut the ball out of his hand!

Tsk, the mantis who doesn’t want to be an oriole is either a good cicada or just playing around!

"You must have a serious illness here!"

Durant's defense was somewhat broken. He pointed at his head and spat out trash talk at Wu Di.

"KD, calm down, they just want to anger you, don't be fooled!"

On the sidelines, Thunder coach Scott Brooks shouted, but his hand kept slashing downwards like a knife.

He was also impatient. He told Durant to calm down, but in his heart he was already anxious to have a hard time with the Cavaliers!

"Scott is right!"

Wu Di shrugged and slowly dribbled the ball toward the frontcourt.

There was a slight sign of relief in Durant's eyes. In any case, Wu Di also persuaded him to calm down, which was somewhat graceful, although not much.

But what Wu Di said next made him furious again: "He said you don't have the physical strength, your temper, and your appearance!"

"By the way, I'm talking about Scott here!"

Durant's eyes were cold. The Cavaliers' head coach was also named Scott, but he was just Byron Scott. Wu Di actually made such a bad joke!

"It's muddy!"

He shouted angrily, and could no longer resist stepping forward to steal like a gambler. Wu Di made a smooth change of direction and penetrated into the Thunder penalty area again!
Ibaka came over to defend, and Wu Di shook his hand violently. The basketball was not thrown out, but it took Ibaka's center of gravity away!

Under such a misalignment, Ibaka was a step late in blocking the shot, and he could only watch Wu Di's easy and freehand big loop and small pull rod rub the board and score the ball!
Bang~swish!
5-0!

The huge boos from the audience drowned out the click of the camera!

But the system prompt sound in Wu Di’s mind is particularly pleasant:
【Ding! ! !Detected host completion score +2 against the Thunder!The wealth value is received, +40000 US dollars! 】

One ball costs $[-]!

And now that it’s the finals, the winning reward coefficient has increased to 32 times!
In other words, if he wins the game, this goal alone will earn Wu Di 128 million US dollars!

The corner of Wu Di's mouth raised. Last year in the finals, he only won one game. This time he wants to win back the Mane he missed before!
Thinking of this, the originally harsh boos from the Thunder fans suddenly became louder!
The referees looked a little cold. Ibaka definitely committed a foul just now, but the three referees pretended to be blind. Obviously these people were bribed again.

During the transition between offense and defense, Westbrook learned his lesson, dribbled to the frontcourt, led Beverley to the high elbow area, and then suddenly accelerated!
Beverley's defensive distance was very wide, and he was able to resist this time, but Westbrook was completely unreasonable. He dribbled the ball fiercely and then bounced into the air like a spring!
Looking at this height, Beverley could only watch the ball and sigh. Jordan on the side could only serve as a backdrop when he rushed forward. His height was enough, but his speed was missing by more than a step!
The basketball hit the board, 5-2. The Thunder took a breath and the audience cheered instantly!
Love served from the bottom line, but Wu Di suddenly took action. He ran to the middle line to receive Love's long pass, and then immediately turned around and passed it to Butler who was running a fast break!

Sefolosha couldn't catch up for a while, and the cheers from the audience turned into exclamations. Butler was about to make a two-step layup, but there was a snap!
Westbrook rushed over and intercepted the ball from behind him!
Butler waved his fist regretfully, he just didn't notice what was behind him!
"Hahaha, great job Russell! Welcome to Oklahoma, Cleveland folks!"

In the commentary box on the sidelines, Davis laughed.

But before he finished speaking, Westbrook passed the ball to Durant, but was abruptly cut off by Beverley in front of him!
Wu Di's pressure on Durant limited Westbrook's passing route. Beverley seemed harmless, but in fact he had already laid an ambush!

"belch!"

Davis' laughter stopped instantly. Beverley passed the ball to Wu Di, who was running the fast break. Wu Di looked back and saw that it wasn't just Durant who was chasing him!
Westbrook is also behind him!
But it was no use. He came to the bottom of the basket, made a sudden stop and passed Durant, and then directly stepped up with Westbrook who was chasing the ball!
wild!

Westbrook's charge was really fierce, and the foul was quite obvious, but the referee didn't call it!
But Wu Di was even more fierce, roaring angrily and holding his arm up!

Bang!
Dunk hit!

7-2!

The Energy Arena was filled with excitement. The opening match ended like this. What did Thunder head coach Brooks do?
beep!
The referee's whistle sounded, but it was not an additional foul on Westbrook, but the Thunder called a long timeout.

In the TNT live broadcast room, three celebrities instantly exploded:
"Stealing each other comes and goes!"

"Let me just say, the Thunder shouldn't engage in such a big battle. Wu Di is no longer the rookie. He will only press harder and harder!"

"Wu Di is always showing off. It's really nerve-wracking. Where is Durant? Why does he feel invisible the whole time?"

However, a voice suddenly sounded:
"The problem is not Durant!"

Instantly there was a burst of cheers, it was Magic Johnson!
The three of them stood up to greet him. Although they were all celebrities and future Hall of Fame members, they were all younger brothers to the magician who had created an era.

"The Cavaliers are masters of psychological warfare. They deliberately provoke Durant and constantly create opportunities for Westbrook. In this way, Westbrook will not be able to stop playing singles, but Durant will become more and more angry..."

The magician sat down and commented:
"If Durant gets emotional, the problem will be big. His movements for the ball will be very obvious. With Wu Di's current defensive skills, it will be difficult for him to ask for the ball comfortably..."

"I can't say too much, otherwise it will be unfair to Byron, but Durant has to find a way to let himself catch the ball, otherwise the Thunder will soon be disappointed if they just wait for Westbrook to pass the ball naturally..."

On the court, after a timeout, Brooks seemed to have discovered the problem. He asked Westbrook to serve the sideline ball, and Durant went around to catch the ball near the midfield.

Wu Di did not step forward to press him. The magician said it was easy, but if he wanted to block a talented monster with a height of 2 meters and a wingspan of 08 meters, the requirements were too difficult!

And this season, Durant is the season's scoring leader and has fully grown up. If Wu Di rushes up to press, not only will it be difficult to steal the ball, but Durant can seize the opportunity to easily complete the breakthrough.

So the strategy is this strategy, try to get Westbrook on top and make it more difficult for Durant to catch the ball.

And if Durant still receives the ball, then Wu Di's task is to put pressure on him to exhaust his energy in advance and reduce his efficiency.

The latter is more important, after all, one of Durant's few weaknesses is physical fitness.

But Durant seemed to see through his mind. When he came to the three-point line on the wing, he didn't fight at all and just made a decisive move without hesitation!
Wu Di rushed over and reached out to block the shot, but the height of his shot was slightly different from Durant's!
Swish!
Basketball hits the net!

7-5!

"No~35! Kevin~Durant!"

As the DJ shouted loudly, fans wearing blue and white Thunder support T-shirts jumped up and applauded!

"Tsk, tsk, this is Kevin Durant, the God of Death! Death is coming, and no one can stop it!"

Davis sighed.

"The height of the shot and the rhythm of the shot are impeccable. The Cavaliers don't need to guard at all. Praying may be more useful..."

Gary Payton continued to send golden words, but before he finished speaking, Wu Di shot a three-pointer from two steps away from the top of the arc!
Although the height of the shot is not as outrageous as Durant's, the speed of the shot is extremely fast. Coupled with the ultra-long distance, Durant's shot was blocked a step too late!
The basketball is like a soul-seeking missile, exploding into a brilliant splash of water in the air!

10-5!

In response to being hit, Durant cursed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on!
He rushed to the frontcourt, but Wu Di followed up with a death coil, which made him even more furious!
Sefolosha quickly rushed over to help him play the pick-and-roll according to Brooks's arrangement.

Durant took the opportunity to catch the ball and then went straight into the penalty area!

Love stood in front of him one step ahead. Durant forced a small jump shot, and Love was knocked backwards——

Boom!
beep!
Along with the sound of the basketball hitting the rim and popping out, the referee's whistle sounded!

Durant immediately spread his hands and looked at the referee, but when he saw that the referee was calling a personal foul on Love, he immediately put his hands together and clapped!
Made two free throws!

10-7!

As Durant played more aggressively, the score between the two sides fell into a stalemate. With 1 minute and 13 seconds left in the first quarter, Brooks took advantage of a stoppage and replaced Sefolosha with Harden!
The four Thunder young men reunited on the court for the first time!
The scene instantly fell into a sea of ​​cheers. They held up the heads of the Four Thunder Young Masters and swayed back and forth, shouting and cheering!

But Harden's condition was very average under Butler's defense, and he didn't even get a chance to take a shot...

Butler has made extraordinary progress since entering the playoffs. Not only has his skills improved rapidly, but his mentality has also become more confident!

After all, Richardson, Wade, and Ray Allen defended him all the way, and they all won the game. It's hard not to be confident!

As the timer buzzed, the first quarter came to an end, and the score on the field was fixed at 31-27!

双方互有试探，有来有回，其中吴迪7投6中0次罚球砍下15分，杜兰特则是6投4中4次罚球砍下12分。

Compared with the bosses of both teams, other players felt colder. Westbrook made 5 of 1 shots and scored 6 points. Love scored 5 points on 2 of 5 shots. The other players were all under 5 points.

(End of this chapter)